Found Dead - Urlaub in der Hölle

This was quite entertaining, better than I thought it was going to be. The performances were good But the standout performance was the character Liz played by Roseanne limeres. Really looking forward to the prequel to understand why Liz and Richard were the way they were. My only gripe with the movie was that I can't find anywhere the music. The amazing main song wonder valley is unavailable to listen to despite many a search. It is sung by big Ralph and written by the director Travis Greene. Please release it on YouTube or Spotify. Give this film a go if you like situational survival horror. Is not a masterpiece but an enjoyable film nonetheless.

Of the 8 reviews until now, there are 4 with a raving score of 10. I hardly can believe that they watched the same movie as I did. In my opinion this is a totally failed wannabe thriller-horror flick, that I only sat through because I (stupidly) paid 5 euro to stream it.

Maybe the premise has some potential (two couples have booked an isolated cottage in the desert, only to find that there's already a weird older couple in the house that has no intention whatsoever to make way, but instead starts to behave more and more creepy), but out of some misguided arty whim the director decided to mix up the timelines of the individual couples arriving at the house, as well as that of the police officers that later arrive. This makes the already flimsy story completely chaotic and a tiresome watch.

Add to this that all characters (except the female officer) are extremely unsympathetic and even unpleasant to look at, that the dialogues are cringing, that the setting is limited to the uninspiring interior of the cheap looking cottage, and that the acting of the whole cast is below every reasonable par. Gradually the story derails into some kind of bloody grand guignol theater, but unfortunately without the needed tongue-in-cheekness that maybe could have saved this ill-fated project. Please don't waste money on this!

Imagine this: two couples seeking a peaceful desert escape, but what they find is anything but tranquil. As the story unfolds from four different perspectives, the tension skyrockets. The film masterfully weaves together suspense, fear, and a touch of the unexpected, keeping you at the edge of your seat.

The setting plays a crucial role, enhancing the eerie atmosphere as the characters grapple with the realization that their Airbnb hideaway isn't as deserted as they thought. And when the night turns long and bloody, you'll find yourself immersed in a journey of survival. The director brilliantly navigates between the viewpoints, leaving you guessing and second-guessing throughout.

In terms of visuals, the cinematography captures the vastness of the desert while also delving into the intimate terror within the confined space of the Airbnb. The camera work accentuates the growing unease, making you feel as if you're right there with the characters, trying to piece together the puzzle of the night's events.

"8 Found Dead" isn't just another horror flick - it's a psychological thriller that plays with your mind and keeps you hooked. If you're into suspense, unexpected twists, and a dash of gore, this one's definitely worth checking out. It's a wild ride that'll leave you talking about it long after the screen goes dark. Grab some popcorn and brace yourself for a gripping cinematic experience! 🍿🌵🔪

I'm not sure what's the point of this movie. The storyline is non existence, the characters inside are stupid af. It's just boring going through the motion and there's no sense whatsoever. None of the characters, despite being younger and stronger, has any common sense or self preservation technics. Instead they behave like stupid lambs waiting to be slaughtered without a fight. This movie is a waste of time🙄 I would advise ppl to have extremely low expectations or not to watch this movie at all. I don't even have enough words to post a review of this movie because the movie literally has no plot and it's really stupid haha.

10 stars start up, the intro promised comic horror and it miserably failed so now down to 9 stars.

The acting wasn't great, perhaps because of the scripted lines, so down two stars for each of these issues.

Not a spoiler, but read on if you don't want to know anything from me the film: The seventh star fall when the film tries to bring in s scene of a 'clown face'. This totally made no sense to the scene, even if it was to highlight the complexity or horror. That scene alone destroys the rest of the movie for me.

Yet, I kept going and for that I will give a star.

The twists and turns could be better cut, but these made the film watchable. In those moments it had potential, so another star given.

Whilst we are now in two stars, we deduct another for the twists that didn't deliver so we are down to 6 stars.

The ending was ok until they then destroyed it, and please with all due respect, a contuation was really not necessary for me, perhaps hard core flop-horror fans will love it. For me, it's now down to 5 stars.

The only horror moment in this film was the eerie waitress at the cafe. One star for that performance so now 3.

It was a brief moment, and even that fell short so we deduct another star, ending on 4, which is just as far fetched as the film, but I wish to be respectful in my reviews, so I'll leave it here.